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1LED Light Bar Empty LED Light Bar Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:39 am

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So with all this time on my hands, staying at home, my brain is going bonkers. I came up with this idea thanks to a comment SPDan made, I don't like wearing head lamps that squeeze my head........So I went on line and found LED light strips and connectors. No soldering required. I used what I had in the garage, 1/4 inch plywood for backing, some glossy white paint and a RailBlaza mount, for a camera. It's primitive, but it works. I also have red and green LED strips that I will make up for the tube. I like to fish early mornings and will be fishing nights this summer..........GT
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2LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:25 pm

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nice, i have led strips and connectors in garage.....hummmm

3LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:12 pm

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4LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:36 pm

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I already have an Atomic Light ... works perfectly.
Thanx for the DIY project idea.

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5LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:43 pm

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Very creative GT!

6LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:22 am

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Oh man I am interested that is thinking outside the box right there.


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7LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:21 pm

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I appreciate all the comments Guys.........GT

8LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:16 pm

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Definitely interested to see how it works for you let us know.


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9LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:23 pm

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Here's some pics of the almost finished LED project.......GT

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10LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:57 pm

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really nice set up

11LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:43 am

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Thanks Bob..................GT

12LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:46 pm

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Hey GT,
I look forward to your field test review.
That’s really cool that you have one mounted on both sides of your tube in red and green. Thumbs Up
Man! ... I’ll bet that puts out the btu’s!
How long can you power it for?

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13LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:43 pm

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Thanks Dan, I have had it on my 7ah 12 volt for 2 hours no problem.............GT

14LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:52 am

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Hi ya GT,

Just how bright are you’d lights?
Kinda difficult to determine it’s real brightness in a photo.

Do you believe that the next time we fish a pre-light morning or a sundowner together, will I need to bring sunglasses for the illuminated fishing in the same area as you? lol kidding!

Have you been getting out 🎣 and getting any?

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15LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:46 am

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It's been a couple of weeks since I fished Dan. FYI Drove to HH/Sunset launch yesterday with the wife to see what the situation is, all restrooms in the area are closed, ramp is open for launching. Looking to go mid week, checking tides..............GT

16LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Mon May 04, 2020 8:29 am

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Really cool project Gt! Cant wait to see in out on the water.

17LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Mon May 04, 2020 9:59 am

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Thanks REALEAZY...........I have solo'd once and SPDan has seen them on two sessions. I really enjoy the soft white LED's for seeing my baits and fish with the deck lamp when it's dark. Maybe SPDan will give me an assessment of how it look's from a distance.............GT

18LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Mon May 04, 2020 9:27 pm

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That is a great idea. Great job

19LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Tue May 05, 2020 9:12 am

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Much appreciated TobyB............GT

20LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Tue May 05, 2020 9:53 am

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Hi ya GT,

Of course I will give your lighting system an assessment Sir! Just ask, and you shall receive!

WARNING!... SUNGLASSES REQUIRED! Cool Ha ha ha!

The day that we (GT, MarkG & myself) all launched at HH, GT brought-out his latest DIY project.
(Pic,s taken from GT's posting)
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Gt's lighting system is equal to; if not probably better than most boats, that of the USCG required lighting on vessels in SoCal.

Your (red & green side-panels) lights illuminated you very well in the dark Sir! Thumbs Up
GT'S LIGHTING SYSTEM ..... WILL KEAL! ha ha ha!
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That was a brilliant partnering with ingenuity; on your behalf GT, to put together a bunch of left-over-parts in your garage to assemble yourself a DIY pair of (red & green) safety panels for your ride. Thumbs Up
I could easily see your lights when you just launched from the boat ramp; over 1,000-ft away from out-in-the-middle of the main HH channel, and I'll bet that your lighting could probably be seen at even a greater distance, if tested in the correct conditions.

🤣 Ha ha ha! I also enjoyed GT's soft/bright LED lights for seeing and tying my baits in the dark; as well, while fishing just a mere 100 ft away from him. 😂 Ha ha ha!

Thank you GT for inspiring all of us to put our imaginations and skills to the test, during these slow and alone times.

Tight lines GT! Let's hook-it-up soon!  Thumbs Up

SP Dan       <"))><



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21LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Tue May 05, 2020 10:29 am

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Told you guys, SPDan is the Man..........thanks Bro......GT

22LED Light Bar Empty Re: LED Light Bar Tue May 05, 2020 11:00 am

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OH RAH!
You are welcome,
I gave it my honest best my friend.

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